Focus on diversity: Women in IT
In industries from manufacturing to entertainment, IT is key to corporate success. Women
are holding positions as VPs and chief information technology officers as well as hands-on developers and analysts.
Changing technologies: Opportunities in systems engineering
The defense industry relies heavily on systems engineers to pull together the mega-projects they work on, and so do a number of other industries. Women and minorities are building careers in this field.
Tech update: Pharma & biotech careeers
The aging population is helping the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries remain strong. Companies are committed to employing a workforce that reflects their customer base, and are looking hard for women and minorities with the right specialized skills.
GLBT engineers
Corporate America is taking GLBT issues seriously, and more and more employers now incorporate support of gay, lesbian and transgender employees into their diversity programs. GLBT techies appreciate the freedom to be themselves at work.
Supplier diversity in financial services
Especially in unsettled times, a robust supplier diversity program is essential to the health
and success of financial services firms. In fact, visible support of diverse suppliers can inspire loyalty in a firm’s clients. Corporations and suppliers in this volatile area tell their stories.
With special coverage of the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers’ conference in Phoenix.
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Up & Coming: Conventions, job fairs and other events.
Supplier diversity: Minority and women entrepreneurs and the forward-looking corporations they work with
Diversity in Action: How technical companies and organizations are promoting workforce diversity, and supporting the diverse workforce they already have.
Managing: Technical women and minorities in management roles.
